If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I enjoy sharing famous sayings, particularly those that are uplifting and will make you smile. As a musician, I also love inspirational music quotes. Little nuggets of wisdom that perfectly capture the essence of music, and its importance in our lives.

I’ve collected some famous quotes about music. Some you may recognize, and hopefully others will be a wonderful surprise. Enjoy the photo gallery of musicians, too. Can’t you just feel their energy?

If I missed your favorite inspirational music quote, please leave a comment with the saying and source.

A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. ~Leopold Stokowski